Scott River High

17 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Scott River High School, located in the rural community of Etna, California, serves as a primary educational hub for students in the Scott Valley region of Siskiyou County. As a small, public high school, it fosters a close-knit environment where students benefit from personalized attention and strong connections with faculty. The school is integrated into a unique, picturesque landscape, reflecting the values and lifestyle of its small-town surroundings while preparing students for post-secondary success through a standard academic curriculum.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Scott River High plays a central role in the social and extracurricular life of the Etna community. By balancing academic rigor with local traditions and student-led activities, the school provides a supportive atmosphere that emphasizes community involvement and individual student growth. Its location on Campus Way serves as a focal point for the region’s youth, helping to maintain the educational continuity of this remote Northern California area.

Total Students

0.8

Full-Time Teachers

22.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Scott River High
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	2
Two or More	3
American Indian	2

White
10 (58.8%)
Two or More
3 (17.6%)
Hispanic
2 (11.8%)
American Indian
2 (11.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Scott Valley Unified
Phone:	(530)467-5279
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	17
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	0.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.1
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	14
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 10 4

Grade 11 11

Grade 12 2